Factors Influencing patient decision making of inguinal hernia surgery patients Nakhonphanom Hospital

Abstract

Objective : 1) To study demographic factors such as age, education level The average monthly income and treatment options affect the choice of hernia surgery. And 2) to study the factors that influence the decision of hernia surgery patients. Nakhon Phanom Hospital Materials and methods : This research is survey research. (Quantitative Research) The sample used in this study was 100 patients who received hernia surgery by selecting from a specific population. Then easily random by using the method of finding sample sizes Based on Crazy Morgan’s Sample Size Criteria. The instrument used in the research was a questionnaire. Questionnaire, developed by the researcher, data analysis using software packages in Frequency distribution, Percentage and Standard Deviation. Independent t-test and One-Way ANOVA or F. -test) by comparing the differences in pairs by Least Significant Different (LSD) methods and Pearson ‘product moment correlation coefficient). Results : It is found that 1) the study of the patients who have different influences on the decision of the hernia surgery patients. 2) The results of the comparison of factors affecting the decision of hernia surgery patients classified by age, overall, found that the patients who underwent hernia surgery 3) The comparison of the variance factors affecting the decision of the hernia surgery patients Classified by the highest educational level, overall, found that patients undergoing hernia surgery 4) The comparison of the variance and the factors influencing the decision of the hernia surgery patients Classified by income, overall, found that patients undergoing hernia surgery 5) The result of comparison of variance factors affecting the decision of hernia surgery patients Classified by treatment rights, overall, found that patients undergoing hernia surgery There are statistical significant differences at .01 level. Conclusion : The findings show that patients who undergo hernia surgery can influence the decision of hernia surgery, and patients can know information before surgery. Reducing anxiety in low-income patients.